THE GREAT SINGERS OF YESTERYEAR
The musical icons of another era...Al Jolson, Rudy
Vallee, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Rosemary
Clooney, etc.
The musical icons of another era...Al Jolson, Rudy
Vallee, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Rosemary
Clooney, etc.
MUSIC OF WW TWO
The Singers, Bands, Songs plus The History (It is a Sentimental
Journey through the years leading to December 7th 1941 (Pearl
Harbor) and end in 1945). "The music that got us through the war"
The Singers, Bands, Songs plus The History (It is a Sentimental
Journey through the years leading to December 7th 1941 (Pearl
Harbor) and end in 1945). "The music that got us through the war"
GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO
Revisit the great era of network radio from the 1920's to
the early 1950's...Amos and Andy...Burns and Allen...Edgar
Bergen & Charley McCarthy...Jack Benny...The Lux Radio
Theatre...Superman...The Shadow...Our Miss
Brooks...RADIO BLOOPERS ... and more!
Revisit the great era of network radio from the 1920's to
the early 1950's...Amos and Andy...Burns and Allen...Edgar
Bergen & Charley McCarthy...Jack Benny...The Lux Radio
Theatre...Superman...The Shadow...Our Miss
Brooks...RADIO BLOOPERS ... and more!
FRANK SINATRA The Man & His Music
The story in pictures and edited music of the man the
New York Times said was...THE GREATEST
ENTERTAINER OF THE 20th CENTURY
The story in pictures and edited music of the man the
New York Times said was...THE GREATEST
ENTERTAINER OF THE 20th CENTURY
GREAT AMERICAN PATRIOTIC SONGS
and the stories behind them. Our history in song from
1776 to the desert of Iraq.
and the stories behind them. Our history in song from
1776 to the desert of Iraq.
THE BIG BAND ERA
The story of the birth of "swing"...and the men who kept a
generation on their feet- Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy
Dorsey, Harry James, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, etc.
The story of the birth of "swing"...and the men who kept a
generation on their feet- Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy
Dorsey, Harry James, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, etc.
THE FABULOUS 50's
A review in music and pictures of the history,
people and the lifestyle of the decade of change"
A review in music and pictures of the history,
people and the lifestyle of the decade of change"
THE MUSIC OF HOLLYWOOD
Selected Oscar Winners-from 1934 to
1961...and the story behind the two
greatest songs that never won (As Time
Goes By and Singin' In The Rain)
Selected Oscar Winners-from 1934 to
1961...and the story behind the two
greatest songs that never won (As Time
Goes By and Singin' In The Rain)
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TO BUY CD's,
DVD's AND
BOOKS OF THE
PERFORMERS
TO BUY CD's,
DVD's AND
BOOKS OF THE
PERFORMERS
THE CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS &
CHANUKAH The Story of the origins of our customs
with the music of the 40's and 50's (White Christmas,
Silver Bells, etc)
CHANUKAH The Story of the origins of our customs
with the music of the 40's and 50's (White Christmas,
Silver Bells, etc)
GREAT LEGENDS OF THE 50's-THE MALE
SINGERS OF THE 1950's
The Top Singers from the "ballad boys" of the early 50's to
the "rockers" of the last half of the decade. Sinatra to
Presley.
SINGERS OF THE 1950's
The Top Singers from the "ballad boys" of the early 50's to
the "rockers" of the last half of the decade. Sinatra to
Presley.
CONFESSIONS OF AN ADVERTISING MAN
(Rick Busciglio)
Stories of the famous people ( and brands)
who populated my world...Cary Grant, Bob Hope, Frank
Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, Miss Piggy, Jimmy Van Heusen,
Coca Cola, DuPont, SONY, etc
(Rick Busciglio)
Stories of the famous people ( and brands)
who populated my world...Cary Grant, Bob Hope, Frank
Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, Miss Piggy, Jimmy Van Heusen,
Coca Cola, DuPont, SONY, etc
The Origins of WORDS (or "Why do we say
that?") Fun with popular words and phrases.
that?") Fun with popular words and phrases.
FAMOUS "JERSEYITES" Born-Raised-or-
Settled; Aaron Burr, Jack Nicholson, Frank Sinatra, Meryl
Streep, Susan Sarandon, Edison, Einstein, Lindberg, Danny
Devito, Tom Cruise, Kevin Spacey, Derek Jeter, Yogi Berra,
Bruce Springsteen, Paul Robeson, F. Scott Fitzgerald, etc., etc.
Settled; Aaron Burr, Jack Nicholson, Frank Sinatra, Meryl
Streep, Susan Sarandon, Edison, Einstein, Lindberg, Danny
Devito, Tom Cruise, Kevin Spacey, Derek Jeter, Yogi Berra,
Bruce Springsteen, Paul Robeson, F. Scott Fitzgerald, etc., etc.
GEORGE GERSHWIN The Man & His Music-
The story of his life and the creation of his music...for
the theatre, concert hall and the silver screen....from
Porgy and Bless to Rhapsody In Blue.
The story of his life and the creation of his music...for
the theatre, concert hall and the silver screen....from
Porgy and Bless to Rhapsody In Blue.
COLE PORTER The Man & His Music
His story in pictures and recordings...the
shows, films, nightlife , etc.
His story in pictures and recordings...the
shows, films, nightlife , etc.
GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
The bios of selected standards....Manhattan,
Love For Sale, Stardust, etc. All music is
edited.
The bios of selected standards....Manhattan,
Love For Sale, Stardust, etc. All music is
edited.
THE GREATEST MUSICALS OF THE 20th
CENTURY or Whatever Happened To
Andrew Lloyd Webber?
Ten greatest B'way and London musicals -based on an
international poll.
CENTURY or Whatever Happened To
Andrew Lloyd Webber?
Ten greatest B'way and London musicals -based on an
international poll.
THE GREAT LADIES OF JAZZ
The greatest ladies of the past and
today....from Ella to Diana Krall. The
original recordings edited to fit the
program.
The greatest ladies of the past and
today....from Ella to Diana Krall. The
original recordings edited to fit the
program.
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
The Man and His Music-The story in
pictures and (edited) music of the
most successful composer of all time!
The Man and His Music-The story in
pictures and (edited) music of the
most successful composer of all time!
GLENN MILLER The Man & His Music-The story in
words, photos and, of course, the original Glenn Miller
recordings (edited).
words, photos and, of course, the original Glenn Miller
recordings (edited).
THE GREAT MEN OF JAZZ
The top 15 male jazz singers- based on a PBS
Radio poll.
The top 15 male jazz singers- based on a PBS
Radio poll.
BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS
20 of the greatest "showstoppers" of
Broadway and London's West End....Ethel
Merman and company.
20 of the greatest "showstoppers" of
Broadway and London's West End....Ethel
Merman and company.
SELECTED LIST OF LECTURES
| VIEW PORTION OF "CONFESSIONS" LECTURE |
THE GREATEST GENERATION
A salute to the people who came of age in the Great Depression,
went on to fight in World War Two and Korea, and built America.
The presentation consists of 400 PowerPoint pages...and covers the
most significant events, music, lifestyles and personalities of the
period.
A salute to the people who came of age in the Great Depression,
went on to fight in World War Two and Korea, and built America.
The presentation consists of 400 PowerPoint pages...and covers the
most significant events, music, lifestyles and personalities of the
period.
THE SWINGIN' 60's
Review of the music, events and
lifestlyes of the decade (The Beatles!).
Review of the music, events and
lifestlyes of the decade (The Beatles!).
THE GREATEST MOVIE MUSICALS
The top 15 movie musicals based on a recent poll
of movie goers.
The top 15 movie musicals based on a recent poll
of movie goers.
ARTIE SHAW...The Man and His Music
The story of the 2nd KING OF SWING with original
recordings (edited) and photos.
The story of the 2nd KING OF SWING with original
recordings (edited) and photos.
BENNY GOODMAN...The Man and His
Music
The story of the first KING OF SWING with original
recordings (edited) and photos.
Music
The story of the first KING OF SWING with original
recordings (edited) and photos.
FAR AWAY PLACES
A photo and music journey around
the world..Quiz format
A photo and music journey around
the world..Quiz format
U.S. PRESIDENTS
Fun Facts (or Fiction)
Fun Facts (or Fiction)
GREAT MOVIE MOMENTS
Review of some of the greatest
movies and stars with music and
sound track clips, plus movie trivia.
Review of some of the greatest
movies and stars with music and
sound track clips, plus movie trivia.
BEST OF THE BIG BANDS-THE TOP TEN
Review of the ten most popular Big Bands of
the Swing Era
Review of the ten most popular Big Bands of
the Swing Era
JUDY GARLAND-A Tribute
Review of the movies, music, and life
of one of the greatest performers of
stage and screen.
Review of the movies, music, and life
of one of the greatest performers of
stage and screen.
THE BEST OF BROADWAY-A Salute to the Musical
Theatre
Review of the greatest performers and composers.
Theatre
Review of the greatest performers and composers.
THE KINGS OF SWING-Combined story of
Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw also available.
Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw also available.
FUNNY BUSINESS Comedy is the Best Medicine:
Audio and video clips of the great comedians from
Chaplin to Woody Allen.
Audio and video clips of the great comedians from
Chaplin to Woody Allen.
NOVEL DESTINATIONS: Salute to the great
novels that became great films that showed us the
world...our windows on the world. "Gone With The
Wind," "Zorba the Greek," "Lawrence of Arabia,"
Dr. Zhivago, etc.
novels that became great films that showed us the
world...our windows on the world. "Gone With The
Wind," "Zorba the Greek," "Lawrence of Arabia,"
Dr. Zhivago, etc.
MASTERS OF THE BIG BAND ERA:
Stories of the people and the music they
made.
Stories of the people and the music they
made.